Rosin sampler



March 30 1926. 1,578,484

F. w. THOMAS Y ROS IN SAMPLER Filed Oct. 27, 1925 Patented Mar. 3Q,1925.

MUNITED. STATES "PATENT? oFrlcE.

ROSIN SAMPLER.

Application filed October 27, 1925. Serial No. 65,254. I

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FREDERICK W. THOMAS, a citizen of the United States,and resident of Savannah, in the county of Chatham and State of Georgia,have invented certain new and useful Improvements 1n- Rosin Samplers;and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exactdescription ofthe invention, such as will enable others skilled in theart to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My present invention is a device for sampling rosin and seeks toprovide'a simple device by the use of which a sample will beautomatically formed as the rosin is poured into the barrel or othercontainer for shipment. The invention provides means whereby when abarrel or'other container filled with rosin reaches an inspection port,an accurate sample of the goods may be obtained without requiring accessto the con tainer so that the goods may be graded with a minimumexpenditure of time and labor.

' The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing and will behereinafter fully set forth and particularly pointed out.

In the drawing, Figure 1 is a view of my improved sampler in position ina barrel;

Figure 2 is a section through the sampler;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the inner shell or shaper of thedevice;

Figure a is a similar view of the outer shell;

Figure 5 is a detail perspective view of the retaining strap;

Figure 6 is an elevation of the inner on of the device.

The reference numeral 1 indicates a stave or portion of a barrel orother container into which hot rosin is poured or ladled at the still,preparatory to shipment. In the which is preferably integral with theside wall of the shell, the shell being conveniently stamped from sheetmetal. The central portion of the head 3 is offset or struck inwardly ofthe shell to form a central boss 4, and openings 5 are formed throughthe boss at the margin of the same. Across the outer open end of theshellis placed a retaming strap 6- through the ends of which ra ses 1fasteners are driven into the side of thecontainer to secure theretaining strapin place. M1dway its ends, this strap is widened andoffset or struck inwardly with respect to the shell to define a boss 7which is a counterpart of the boss 4: and located in alinementtherewith. A shaper or inner shell 8, in the form. of an open-endedsleeve and corresponding in cross-section to the contour of the bosses(l and 7, is disposed between the bosses'with' its ends fitting snuglyaround said bosses, the retammg strap serving to hold the entire samplerin place and the inner shell being otherwise free.

In use, the sampler is secured in the contamer as shown anddescribed,and the container is filled in the usual manner. As the meltedrosin rises in the barrel, some of it will flow through the openings 5to fill the inner shell between the smooth-faced bosses and form a smallblock or plug as it hardens. When the filled container is delivered atthe inspection port, the retainer strap is removed and the inner shellmay be then easily withdrawn with the small block or plug of rosintherein. The sample plug may be pushed from the shell through either endthereof and will be found to have smooth clear sides and ends so that itmay be easily graded as to colorand purity.

It will'be noted that the sample is formed automatically as thecontainer is filled andremains in the wall of the container afterthesample has been removed and the inner shell may be replaced'and securedby again nailing the retaining strap, thereby leaving thecontainerintact and avoiding all necessity of tearing out any parts or breakingup the package. p

Having fully described my invention what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters-Patent, is v r 1. A sampler comprising a shell to behoused in the wall of a portable container and in, communication'withthe interior of the container whereby to receive a portion of thecontents of the container, and means removably held within the shell tohold and Withdraw the received portion of the contents of the container.

, 2'. A rosin sampler comprising an outer shell to be securedm the allof the lOSlIl container and having a closed inner end pro- Vided withopenings thel ethrough whereby [to reoeivea sample portion of the i osinv pouied into the container, 'alid an impelshell reniova bly held in]the outer shell around. said openings wh'efehy to shape :the sampleportion of the rosin.

" end, a boss. on the outei side af the closed V 3. A rosin samplercomprisinga shellto' be secured nthe Wall of a COIItalIIBII'ElIId havingan open outer. end and a ClOSG'd lllHBl' havingicsendsengaged snuglyaround said bosses whereby to rece ve and shape a sample portion ofrosin flowing from'the "c011 miner throughVthegopenings in the firstnamed boss. 7 V

In testlmony vwhereof, I have signed. this specificat on. V V

FREDERI KWILLIAM HOMS'.

